Exclusive: Our annual executive pay investigation has this year included 1,800 trusts, making it probably the largest ever analysis

More than 60 trusts had leaders paid at least £200,000 last year - and here are the best paid 🔽

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Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has set out the four priorities for the 'RISE' regional improvement teams' universal support offer for schools.

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The government is seeking examples from schools ‘leading the way’ on inclusive practice as part of its planned reforms for pupils with SEND

After a recent report showed the DfE is unlikely to hit its 6,500 new teacher target, MTPT Project founder Emma Sheppard says it’s time to focus on doing more to retain current teachers – especially parents

Use and adapt this messaging to help establish clear communication expectations with parents and carers at your school. This can help staff to maintain healthy workplace boundaries.

Access here: www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...

#Teachers #HomeSchool #Schools #Education

Moving on the parental complaints, Di’Iasio warns that there is an “increasingly strained’ relationship between some schools and parents.

Schools are “under siege” from complaints and this “fractured relationship” is shown through attendance.

To applause from delegates at #ASCL2025, General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio proposes a simpler, fairer, more intelligent approach to implementing school report cards.

You can read more about this proposal here: www.ascl.org.uk/ASCL/media/A...

The balance of content in some subjects is ‘hindering progress and undermining standards’, curriculum review lead @beckyfrancis.bsky.social tells the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference in Liverpool #ASCL2025

I spoke to @pepediiasio.bsky.social about his concern for the ‘unintended consequences’ of Ofsted’s report card plans, how EHCPs can be used as weapons against schools & how he rates Bridget Phillipson’s time in office so far.

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Excellent interview with @pepediiasio.bsky.social as we head into #ASCL2025 . EHCPs being used “as a weapon against schools” is a stark and accurate description of where we are, with proposed Ofsted changes only making this worse. @ascl-uk.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social

‘Devastating and dangerous’: schools reveal ‘shocking’ cuts forced on them by councils raiding budgets to plug high needs deficits

Great investigation from @rosafurneaux.bsky.social

The designated #safeguarding lead is a high-pressure role that can take its toll. It is vital that DSLs are supported emotionally & practically to fulfil their duties effectively. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – on how #schools can look after their DSL: buff.ly/gl9NgGy

Ofsted has all but ruled out a second consultation on its reforms should there be sector-wide opposition - saying they are 'hearing a lot of positive feedback'

The statement contradicts comments from its national director earlier this week

DfE told to 'come clean' on its SEND reforms plan.
Education committee chair @helenhayes.bsky.social demands government 'set out its plans and anticipated timescales'.
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Safeguarding expert Luke Ramsden offers 5 key insights for DSLs from a major new report on race, racism and safeguarding – including addressing adultification and encouraging discussions around bias ⬇️